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Arctic Wolf to acquire Cylance from BlackBerry for USD $160m
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf to acquire Cylance from BlackBerry for USD $160m

Arctic Wolf has agreed to acquire Cylance from BlackBerry for USD $160 million, integrating its AI-powered security into the Aurora Platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Cybersecurity in 2025: AI threats & zero trust focus
Cloud Security

Cybersecurity in 2025: AI threats & zero trust focus

As 2025 approaches, cybersecurity experts warn of heightened threats from advanced AI and geopolitical tensions, urging organisations to innovate for resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region

Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Tecala partners with Arctic Wolf to boost cybersecurity
Cloud Security

Tecala partners with Arctic Wolf to boost cybersecurity

Tecala has teamed up with Arctic Wolf to bolster its security services in Australia, providing enhanced protection against cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event
EduTech

Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event

Arctic Wolf celebrated its A/NZ 2024 Partner of the Year Awards at Sydney's Partner Jam, highlighting a 156% rise in regional partners since 2022.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Arctic Wolf enhances platform with identity threat detection
Semiconductors

Arctic Wolf enhances platform with identity threat detection

Arctic Wolf launches ITDR to its security operations platform to counter rising identity-based cyber threats, enhancing tools like Microsoft Defender and Okta.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Arctic Wolf enhances identity protection with new ITDR capabilities
Phishing

Arctic Wolf enhances identity protection with new ITDR capabilities

Arctic Wolf has boosted its Managed Detection and Response platform with new identity threat detection and response capabilities, partnering with Microsoft and Okta to combat growing cyber threats in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Ransomware

Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption

Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Arctic Wolf introduces Cyber Resilience Assessment tool
Cybersecurity insurance

Arctic Wolf introduces Cyber Resilience Assessment tool

Security operations firm, Arctic Wolf rolls out Cyber Resilience Assessment tool to strengthen companies' cybersecurity profiles and insurability by aligning them to industry-standard frameworks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Microsoft Exchange and Log4j continue to be top points of compromise
Multi-factor authentication

Microsoft Exchange and Log4j continue to be top points of compromise

Arctic Wolf, a global specialist in security operations, has published its annual Arctic Wolf Labs Threat Report, revealing a year of turbulence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
SOC as a Service market on the up, driven by greater focus on security
Semiconductors

SOC as a Service market on the up, driven by greater focus on security

The global System On a Chip (SOC) as a Service market is set to reach US$676.8 million by 2026, according to a new study from Valuates Reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Dec 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity
Generative AI

Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity

New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.

By Mark Thomas • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Arctic Wolf expands free Cyber JumpStart Portal for all businesses
Cybersecurity

Arctic Wolf expands free Cyber JumpStart Portal for all businesses

Arctic Wolf's Cyber JumpStart Portal is now available to businesses of all sizes. It offers free tools to manage cyber risk and enhance insurability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Arctic Wolf to acquire Revelstoke for next-gen security operations boost
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf to acquire Revelstoke for next-gen security operations boost

Arctic Wolf plans to acquire Revelstoke to enhance its threat detections and response actions, expanding its capabilities and decreasing cyber risk.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023